Employment Opportunities and Application Forms

2009 Americorps Vista Opportunity

Get hands-on experience in green-collar service! Help promote and implement solutions for sustainable energy consumption in Arkansas. The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is currently seeking one AmeriCorps VISTA members to serve in our Fayetteville, Arkansas office to increase awareness of the energy needs of low-income people and engage community members to help meet those needs.

For convenience this VISTA announcement is also available in PDF format
	2009 Americorps Vista Opportunity

VISTA members will reach out to the local community, providing help to the people who need it most. Members will research existing energy advocacy programs, assess community energy needs, and help to identify sources of funding to develop strategic community energy plans. VISTA members will also help to build NCAT's capacity and lay the groundwork for upcoming projects that effectively help promote and provide for sustainable energy consumption. The VISTA project will launch members into green-collar career pathways, providing them with the essential elements for good and secure jobs in the growing clean energy economy. Other opportunities may include projects working with local foods systems and sustainable agriculture depending upon your interests and experience.

Qualifications:

• Desire to be a part of an established National Service program;
• Computer skills and knowledge of some software (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.);
• Ability to communicate effectively (both written and orally);
• Willingness to learn and flexibility in working with diverse community partners;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Bachelor's degree preferred;
• Excellent dependability and follow through;
• Participants may not be enrolled students (*unless in the VISTA Alive Program, AmeriCorps*VISTA Service for credit);
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed;
• Must be available to travel to statewide trainings and events.

Benefits:

The VISTA members will serve full-time for one year in historic Fayetteville, Arkansas and surrounding scenic areas and will receive the following benefits:

• Opportunity to make a difference in a community;
• Training and professional development;
• Living Allowance of $9996 per year (approximately $833* per month, *before taxes);
• Cash stipend of $1200 upon successful completion of service or
• An AmeriCorps Education Award ($4725)
• Health Insurance;
• Child Care (if eligibility requirements are met);
• Relocation Allowance (up to $550 for eligible members) and mileage – or airfare- from member's home of record.

To Apply:

Interested applicants must apply through the Arkansas Public Policy Panel (APPP). To apply complete an AmeriCorps application here or visit https://my.americorps.gov to search for the VISTA position offered by the Arkansas Public Policy Panel. (Please disregard the VISTA position description in the application. Note in your application that you are applying for the NCAT VISTA position). Please also submit a cover letter or email, stating your interest in the NCAT project described. All materials should be submitted by Friday, July 10th, 2009. Please submit your cover letter and direct any questions Leif Kindberg at leifk@ncat.org or (479) 575-1380. The application process is underway so early applications are encouraged. You may also send your application to the following address although electronic applications are strongly encouraged.

National Center for Appropriate Technology
ATTN: Leif Kindberg
PO Box 3657
Fayetteville, AR 72702

Minority and women applicants are particularly encouraged to apply.

It is NCAT's policy and organizational philosophy to ensure that all of our employment practices, including recruitment and hiring, are administered for all individuals without regard to color, race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or veterans status.

Forms and Application Materials

These forms are PDF files that may be downloaded and printed. When applying for a position, hard copies must be signed and sent to NCAT.
	NCAT Employment Application
	NCAT Intern Application